Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Alaska$80,770
  2. 2Oregon$74,590
  3. 3New Mexico$74,100
  4. 4Washington$68,910
  5. 5North Dakota$68,630
  6. 6Arizona$65,300
  7. 7Rhode Island$65,120
  8. 8Utah$63,890
  9. 9Nebraska$63,770
  10. 10Connecticut$63,590
  11. 11Idaho$63,360
  12. 12Wyoming$62,980
  13. 13New Jersey$62,820
  14. 14Texas$62,630
  15. 15Colorado$62,390